Garden Route & Addo Adventure 5D/4N

Day 1: Cape Town - Sedgefield, South Africa

Cape Town - Sedgefield Day 1 begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town Central Business District. Then you will begin your journey out toward the Southern Cape along mountain roads possibly lined with baboons and farmlands dotted with rows of grapevines. You’ll make your first stop of the day in Riviersonderend, where you can indulge in delicious homemade pastries such as the milk tart, a remnant of the area’s Dutch history. Your journey continues through Albertinia, where enormous succulents line the road and provide the perfect photo opportunity, and winds down with a leisurely canoe paddling trip before arriving in Sedgefield, “Africa’s slowest town.” Overnight in Sedgefield.Get picked up at your Cape Town Central Business District accommodation, travel through Riviersonderend & Albertinia, go for a canoe ride & arrive in Sedgefield

Day 2: Sedgefield - Jefferys Bay, South Africa 

Sedgefield - Jeffreys Bay (B) Thrills and gorgeous scenery will make up Day 2 of the trip, when you venture along the Garden Route from Sedgefield to Jeffreys Bay. Along the way, stop to marvel at the views from the Knysna Heads that jut into the ocean and from the Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bridge famous for its bungee jump. You might try your hand at the bungee jump, dropping from 216 meters toward the Bloukrans River, or zip line over another river in the nearby Tsisikamma Forest. Those looking for a more relaxed experience can instead walk through the Tsisikamma Forest or journey to visit the famous Yellowwood tree in Knysna that is nine metres in circumference and nearly 1,000 years old. Your final destination will be Jeffreys Bay, the “surf city” of South Africa. Once there, you’ll get settled in and have time to experience the town however you choose. Overnight in Jeffreys Bay. Note: Bungee jumping and zip lining today are at your own expense.Thrills and gorgeous scenery await you today as you venture along the Garden Route from Sedgefield to Jeffreys Bay

Day 3: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Addo Elephant National Park Game Drive (B) On Day 3, you will wake up before dawn and head to Addo Elephant National Park for a game drive. While spotting the most popular wild animals such as lions, rhinos, zebras, and more is not guaranteed, entering the park in the early morning hours will enrich your experience as you watch the bush awaken with activity. After your game drive, you will drive to Jeffreys Bay, where you’ll have the afternoon free to explore South Africa’s “surf city.” Overnight in Jeffreys Bay. Note: Today you will have the option to go on a 4x4 Game Drive, at your own expense.Today you will wake up early for an exciting wildlife game drive in Addo Elephant National Park. You will then drive to Jeffreys Bay, where you’ll have the afternoon free to explore South Africa’s 'surf city'

Day 4: Jeffreys Bay - Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Jeffreys Bay - Oudtshoorn (B) Today, travel through the Langkloof Mountains into the semidesert Karoo region, known as ostrich country. Soon you’ll arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, where you’ll learn about the ostrich farming industry at The Cango Ostrich Show Farm and feast on ostrich steaks or kebabs, if you wish. Later, you will make your way to the Cango Caves, limestone caves known for their stunning drip formation stalactites and stalagmites, and Khoikhoi paintings. Experience the magic of the caves by choosing one of two tours for the day: the Heritage Tour, which provides insight on the cave formation and dripstone evolution, and the Adventure Tour, which allows you to explore the pathways by squeezing and wiggling your way through. After the caves, head back to Oudtshoorn. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.Today you will learn about the ostrich farming industry in Oudtshoorn and visit the Cango Caves

Day 5: Oudtshoorn - Cape Town, South Africa

Oudtshoorn - Cape Town Accommodation Drop-Off (B) Your South African tour will conclude with a scenic drive along the famous Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. Think: vineyards, orchards, sprawling plains, tall mountains, and winding roads. Enjoy a pit stop to taste some local wine at De Krans Winery before arriving in the late evening in Cape Town, where your trip ends. You can get dropped off at your accommodation there - if you’ve made arrangements - or continue travelling. Happy trails! Note: This morning you will have the option to take a bush walk with elephants, at your own expense.Travel along the famous Route 62 back to Cape Town, making a pit stop to taste some local wine. Your trip ends with an accommodation drop-off